The document contrasts long-lasting, traditional foundations with more transient modern counterparts. It provides examples of how centuries-old structures, trees, animals and materials have endured over time compared to their contemporary versions that often prove short-lived or fragile. In contrast, an elderly man's foundations have been strengthened through life experiences, allowing him to resiliently overcome challenges, while an impulsive young person more easily buckles under life's pressures.

1. FOUNDATIONS
The century old fort had fading exteriors; although it stood fortified against the
mightiest of whirlwinds and storms,
While its contemporary counterparts constructed at electric speeds appeared
bombastic; but collapsed like a soft pack of cards; at the slightest tremor of
the earthquake.
The thick rooted Banyan tree seemed outlandish; with infinite dusty tendrils
cascading from its body; although it bore the brunt of the cyclone open chested
without budging an inch from the place it had taken birth,
While the rose embellished with glistening dew drops; looking flamboyant and
just a few days old; withered to blend with the mud at the first sign of
thunder in the sky.
The large feathered grandfather eagle appeared rustic; flapping its corrugated
wings painstakingly in the air; although it soared like a handsome prince through the
ominous cover of black clouds,
While the silver streamed aircraft swished like a rocket through space; but resonated
like a dying man nose-dived towards the earth; as streaks of turbulent lightening
struck it unexpectedly.
The gargantuan lake looked monotonous; bereft of a single wave on its surface;
although its swollen silhouette wasn’t affected the least in the peak of sweltering
summer,
While the stream plummeting from the mountains looked enchanting; incessantly
producing a mesmerizing sound; but the assemblage of water shrunk to raw dust;
under sizzling rays of the dazzling Sun.
The conglomerate of fingers appeared pretty disillusioning; with the feather coated
pen in their grip embodied with antique designs; although they chiseled exquisite lines
of delectable literature; all throughout the night,
While the conventional computer typed lines at nerve wrecking speeds; was a symbol
of profound sophistication in the new millennium; but metamorphosed all script into
mumbled junk; the instant it was attacked by lethal virus.
The nuggets of glittering gold appeared indigenous; stashed well beneath in hideous
dungeons; with the fangs of snake god guarding them against all evil; although when
they were exposed to sun and unrelenting rain; the biscuits still retained their lustrous
texture; the immortality of their shine,
While the scintillating coins of modern silver looked alluring; were used profusely in
day to day interaction; but the chips developed peels of obnoxious rust on their
surface; a few weeks after the monsoons.

2. The bicycle looked ludicrous; with spokes of skeleton steel protruding from each of
its bars; although it traversed smoothly on the streets; whether it be gruesome night;
or the steaming day,
While the swanky car was a stupendous delight to admire; zipped past the landscapes
at roaring speeds; but halted abruptly midway; as the last droplet of petrol evaporated
from its tank; leaving it stranded amidst an ambience of jungle and savage beasts.
The shades of rainbow in the cosmos appeared dull; failed to incarcerate attention at
times; although they perennially appeared in the sky; after every shower of rain in
sunlight,
While the blend of colors in the artists palette looked fascinating; each stroke of the
brush evolving a new network of enthusing designs; but they got massacred the
moment I scrubbed them vigorously with the eraser; annihilating all traces of them
from this universe.
And the grizzly haired man seemed to be on the verge of extinction; infinite portions
of his skin sagging towards the soil; although the experiences of life had made his
foundations astronomically strong; and he displayed paramount resilience in adeptly
conquering the most Herculean of task,
While the impetuous youngster looked brazenly dynamic; had blood circulating
passionately through his veins; but when it came to deciphering the enigmas of life;
he buckled wholesomely under the pressure; the aftermath of which nearly
sent him on an expedition to his heavenly abode.